Recycled Hanger Wreath

Recycling is a growing trend in our modern society, but many people do not realize that they have the ability their own recycling projects by using ordinary goods that they no longer need to serve another purpose in their homes. This is especially true of those over abundant wire clothes hangers that nobody really wants. Besides being bad for the wear and tear of clothing, they are always tangling themselves into a mess in the closet. This is just one idea of many to recycle those unwanted clothes hangers, use up some of those left over Christmas wrapping supplies, and maybe have some fun with your kids along the way.
We are going to create a wreath using these simple household items: 1 wire hanger, 3 boxes of regular size plastic Ziploc or sandwich bags, and plenty of ribbons, ornaments or any other Christmas wrapping or decorating supplies you have around the house. Do not feel like you should buy those expensive double seal, ultralock, amazing, ziplock bags. Instead, the cheapest bags you can find will actually be better for this project, as the seals to these baggies are clear. Bend the wire hanger into a circle with the hook at the top (this will still be used for hanging). Tie each bag around the hanger in a single, normal knot. Do this one by one until the entire hanger is full of baggies and the bags are packed close together. When this part of the project is completed, your hanger will already look like a frosty white wreath. Now you must make it a frosty white CHRISTMAS wreath!
Tie a ribbon to the top for the tradition wreath look. Use a nice thick ribbon to tie into a bow, or just use a bow that is already made and use hot glue or super glue to stick it to the hanger. All of the decorations you add should be connected to the hanger rather than bags because the bags may shift and move. Ornaments and Christmas decorations can be added anywhere you see fit. If you want to make your wreath green or any other color, these wreaths are easily spray-painted and look great when dried. The best thing about this project is that it will be quite durable and water proof, so you don't have to worry about where you put it.
Enjoy using those recycled objects to have a fun little craft with your kids. There are so many projects like these that you and your children can do to recycle. Get creative and make up your own ideas.
About the Author: Ron Maier is the owner of Only Kids Hangers, a leading provider of childrens coat hangers. For more information, please visit http://www.onlykidshangers.com.